Now, from a selfish standpoint from Texas hockey fans, it means he will probably get to the Texas Stars a little later this season, but players like Jamie Benn have shown that a nice playoff run in Major Junior hockey can be a great learning experience.

I always love these trades, because the value for some of these players is incredible. Here is the deal for Oleksiak:

Niagara IceDogs General Manager and Head Coach Marty Williamson announced the acquisition of Jamie Oleksiak from the Saginaw Spirit in exchange for Frank Schumacher, the rights to a pair of prospects and draft picks

The IceDogs send Schumacher, along with the rights to Alex Sakellaropoulos and Cristoval Nieves, along with Oshawa and Niagara’s 3rd round picks in 2012, Barrie’s 2nd and Windsor’s 8th round pick in 2013 and Sarnia’s 2nd in 2015 for Oleksiak. In addition Saginaw receives a 6th round pick in 2014 if Oleksiak plays his overage season.